Turbo or V8 into XY?

[TomXY]

Ok, i wana know what you think i should put into an xy falcon, i know alot of you are single minded and most will say V8, but what would you do, a unique turbo 6 such as a xflow or a 4L OHC, or would you rather a 351 worked.

So far i have not seen a turbo 6 in an xy and think it would be funner than a v8 if both had same ammount of power, looking for around 400 - 500 hp.

so what would you rather?

[kyro_02]

what about twin turbo, v8 ? :P

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by kyro_02

what about twin turbo, v8 ? :P

that would be nice, lol, but would probobly cost to much.

[TEaaron]

I voted turbo 4L

Probably make more torque than the 351 as well.

If the 351 was N/A that is before everyone starts flaming me.

[5.4 GT]

This thread is giving me flashbacks of this:




How about putting a 427 big block crate motor from the US into it?

[schnoods]

351 clevo.

You wont have the head gasket problems and you will make more than enough power.

A car like that needs rumble! Not hissing and farting and fluttery noises, Save that for "lesser" cars :ymca: . :

[Conrad]

turbo 351 or blown 351

[TEaaron]

Originally Posted by schnoods

351 clevo.

You wont have the head gasket problems and you will make more than enough power.

A car like that needs rumble! Not hissing and farting and fluttery noises, Save that for "lesser" cars :ymca: . :

So how would you feel if some farty hissing lesser car blew you off the lights?
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[jakkes]

or you could do a different v8 like a ford FE big block 332,352,390,427,428 CI

[dishpig]

I think the I6 would be unique and a little more reliable if you get a new one. But I'd leave the turbo's to the plastics nothing beats a blown 351 for old school muscle.

[Lukeyson]

351 Clevo, there should be no other options !!!

[Cooper69S]

Originally Posted by TEaaron

So how would you feel if some farty hissing lesser car blew you off the lights?
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to be honest, if i was driving around in a 500hp 351C XY, i couldn't care less who was quicker in a traffic lights grand prix. no matter what anyone does to a 4L, it will never get close to sounding as good as a clevo

[Steffo]

"Turbo or V8," doesn't make sense. A Turbocharger isn't an engine, its a device you put on an engine.

The answer is clear... Turbocharged 351 Cleveland.

[4Vman]

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY : than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

[FORD3V]

302 or 351 in an XY,anything else is just plain WRONG.

[|||]

go the turbo. v8 xy's are so common now i tune them out unless its something different

[Boosh Brus]

Go a Big Block
Every ones XY has a 351 and a turbo 6 is a downgrade.

[hrdcor]

Do something different. The only reasons to go 8 are authenticity and noise. That being said, as much as I like the turbo six idea, the xy deserves better. Blown 427 FTW.

[RapidBF]

Originally Posted by XR8fella

351 Clevo, there should be no other options !!!

Nicely said!

[GTP owner]

turbo 6, save the soundtrack for the slower cars, or play it on your stereo if you need to hear that kind of thing....i am now waiting to be hammered! A 6 is different, but the v8 sounds the bizz. I would not be basing my decision on other peoples thoughts - that is why they build their cars. You do your own thing, and that way you will be satisfied with the outcome. You are the one that will be driving it, not anyone else.

[vztrt]

I'd say the I6T, but I'd look at the BA T. It would be very uniquie...but probably alot of money.

[cuz]

Originally Posted by GTP owner

turbo 6, save the soundtrack for the slower cars, or play it on your stereo if you need to hear that kind of thing....i am now waiting to be hammered! A 6 is different, but the v8 sounds the bizz. I would not be basing my decision on other peoples thoughts - that is why they build their cars. You do your own thing, and that way you will be satisfied with the outcome. You are the one that will be driving it, not anyone else.

I agree with your idea of building it to suit what you want but I'm going with 4VMAN and saying that IMHO a XY should be home to a clevo.

[V3RSAC3]

Don't be a girl!! Turbocharge the V8!!

that's it, thread clossed!

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[TomXY]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY : than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

this is the simple minded attitude i expected, original, boring, old ideas, and the thought that anything not original is crap. This is another reason i wana build a turbo xflow to see the look on these guys faces when there beaten by a 6T.

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by TomXY

this is the simple minded attitude i expected, original, boring, old ideas, and the thought that anything not original is crap. This is another reason i wana build a turbo xflow to see the look on these guys faces when there beaten by a 6T.

Well you did ask for opinions and ideas, yes it might be boring and simple minded, but its an opinion none the less...
If your mind was made up to go 6T why did you bother asking for opinions of doing a poll?

[Riksta]

V8 just for the sound

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by TomXY

this is the simple minded attitude i expected, original, boring, old ideas, and the thought that anything not original is crap. This is another reason i wana build a turbo xflow to see the look on these guys faces when there beaten by a 6T.

Ill believe it when I see it.
But I know who's more likely to have the dissapointed look on their face

Any modified motor is anything but boring,there's a thousand things you could do,
I reckon you should save the thread for when your actually doing something,whatever it is..

What do you care what anyone thinks anyway...

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Well you did ask for opinions and ideas, yes it might be boring and simple minded, but its an opinion none the less...
If your mind was made up to go 6T why did you bother asking for opinions of doing a poll?

my mind isnt made up yet, i just wanted to see how many people i would annoy if i did decide to go turbo. I wanted to get ideas of which would be cheaper, more reliable, better economy, more powerful ect.

Obviously arguing with ignorant 40 year olds is going to give me more inspiration.

[TEaaron]

Pwn3d

*waits for 4vman's 12 page comeback*

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by nugget378

What do you care what anyone thinks anyway...

i dont really care, just wana see how many people thought it would be a good idea, and get an idea of how many people will hate me for it!